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The Society of Biblical Literature is the oldest and largest international scholarly membership organization in the field of biblical studies. Founded in 1880, the Society has grown to over 8,500 international members including teachers, students, religious leaders and individuals from all walks of life who share a mutual interest in the critical investigation of the Bible.

2014 Annual Meeting

Asian and Asian-American Hermeneutics

Program Unit Type: SeminarAccepting Papers?Yes

Call For Papers:The Asian and Asian American Hermeneutics group invites papers that read biblical texts alongside other sacred texts in, from, as well as to Asian and Asian American contexts and communities. We welcome papers that examine methodological and hermeneutical issues involved in such a reading, as well as papers that offer readings of specific texts and passages. Both veteran and first-time presenters are encouraged to submit proposals. While our open session(s) may deal with a variety of topics, we especially welcome papers that explore the theme of “migration and labor” from Asian and/or Asian American perspectives.

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covered by the SBL program, specifically most aspects of archaeological, biblical, religious, and
theological studies.